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The 6 Weeks Pregnant Today Due Date Calculator estimates your expected delivery date (EDD) based on your current pregnancy week. This calculation helps expectant parents plan for the arrival of their baby and track pregnancy progress.
The calculator uses the standard pregnancy duration formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculation adds 34 weeks (238 days) to your current date to estimate when you'll reach 40 weeks of pregnancy.
Details: Accurate due date estimation is crucial for prenatal care planning, monitoring fetal development, preparing for delivery, and making necessary lifestyle and work arrangements.
Tips: Enter the current date or select today's date. The calculator will automatically compute your estimated due date based on being 6 weeks pregnant today.
Q1: How accurate is this due date calculation?
A: This calculation provides an estimate based on standard 40-week pregnancy. Actual delivery may vary by ±2 weeks from the estimated date.
Q2: What if I know my conception date?
A: If you know your exact conception date, you can calculate EDD by adding 266 days (38 weeks) to that date.
Q3: Why is pregnancy calculated as 40 weeks?
A: Pregnancy is typically calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), which adds about 2 weeks before conception occurs.
Q4: Can my due date change?
A: Yes, healthcare providers may adjust your due date based on ultrasound measurements, especially if there's discrepancy with LMP-based calculation.
Q5: What percentage of babies are born on their due date?
A: Only about 5% of babies are born exactly on their due date. Most are born within two weeks before or after the estimated date.